Castile and León

Introduction

Segovia, Roman aquaduct

Castile and León (Spanish: Castilla y León) is one of the 17 regions of Spain. It occupies a big area to the northeast of Madrid. In this region you will find some beautiful cities, like Salamanca that is extremely popular with exchange students, Segovia, with it's Disney like Alcazar and Roman aquaduct, Burgos, with its beautiful cathedral, Valladolid and León.

The region is set in the North-West of Spain, but nowhere does it border on the sea. Most of the region is occupied by the plains of central Spain, and in the north, where it borders the regions of Cantabria and Asturias, you can find the imposing Picos de Europa.

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Castile and León Travel Helpers

LauraA

Over the years I have hosted family, friends and acquaintances in the province of León, sharing nature treks, sleeping under the stars, cooking and tasting traditional recipes, wandering through nearby villages, exploring markets, tasting unique locally produced wine, cider and liqueurs and introducing first time visitors to the magical region known as La Cabrera. I look forward to hearing from and helping out fellow travellers.